VirtualBox
Portable Versions
I normally use portable apps rather than installer versions and for years I've used VirtualBox Portable for
testing various Windows XP and multiboot installs, as well as for dropping a few of my favourite VMs onto
a laptop to futz around with when I'm travelling.
You may have a use for VirtualBox Portable as well, so I've included a few versions here for download.
The few versions below are a small selection that will run on x32 or x64 machines from Windows XP and up.
I've also included one of the last versions of the original VirtualBox by Innotek that will run on Windows 2000
(although it's an installer version rather than a portable version).
All versions include the relevant extension pack and guest additions (except for Innotek v1.5.6).
No install needed (except for Innotek), just extract the folder from the zip file and run VirtualBoxPortable.exe.
Windows 10 Defender has no issues with any of the versions here so your AV should also be OK.
They seem to be pretty standard plain vanilla installs, outside of whatever the program launcher may do to
load/unload the VirtualBox driver(s) on startup/shutdown.
The versions available for download here are: (click the file name to download)
* Nanny Google will block downloads in Chrome or Supermium if you have Safe Browsing turned on *
Windows XP and higher host, 32 or 64 bit:
VirtualBoxPortable_4.2.16-86992_x32_XP+.zip 88 MB
VirtualBoxPortable_5.0.24-108355_x32-x64_XP+.zip 117 MB
Windows 7 and higher host, 32 or 64 bit:
VirtualBoxPortable_6.0.0_x32-x64_w7+.zip 236 MB
VirtualBoxPortable_6.0.8_x32-64_w7+.zip 197 MB
VirtualBoxPortable_6.0.24_x32-64_w7+.zip 191 MB
Windows 8.1 and higher host, 64 bit only:
VirtualBoxPortable_6.1.26_x64_w81+.zip 122 MB
VirtualBoxPortable_7.0.2_x64_w81+.zip 131 MB
Bonus - an oldie but definitely a goodie for w2K fans:
Windows 2000 (and XP) host, 32 bit, Innotek installer:
VirtualBox_1.5.6_Win_x86_2K-XP_(Innotek).zip 16 MB
Note regarding VirtualBox Portable driver error:
Running different versions of VirtualBox Portable or VirtualBox installed version in a single Windows session
will most likely result in VirtualBox Portable driver load error. The only way to resolve this is to reboot the PC
and then only run one version of VirtualBox Portable in any Windows session.
I suspect this is caused by a VirtualBox Portable driver load/unload issue. Not a big issue unless you're trying
out multiple portable versions in the one Windows session.
Other Versions Available:
If you want to browse the full selection of 100+ VirtualBox versions I've accumulated, visit my FTP site:
ftp://shotterftp21.mooo.com/ (login as anonymous)
Browse the FTP directory: FTP_HOME/000_Freeware_DLs_CATG_2007-25_530GB/Virtual_PC/VirtualBox_(Sun)
For an assortment of 15 unpacked VirtualBox Portable versions in ready to run format, including the last host
versions for Windows XP, Vista, w7, w8 and w8.1 as well as a more current Windows 10+ version, explore:
FTP directory: FTP_HOME/034_VirtualBox_Portable_Versions_for_VHDs/
Sub directory: /Unpacked_Versions_Ready_To_Run_(excl_Innotek)/
The folders/versions available for download are:
VirtualBoxPortable_4.2.16-86992_x32_(XP+)
VirtualBoxPortable_4.3.40_x32-x64_(XP+)
VirtualBoxPortable_5.0.20_x32-x64_(Last_XP-Oracle)
VirtualBoxPortable_5.0.24-108355_x32-x64_(XP_OK)
VirtualBoxPortable_5.0.40_x32-x64_(Maybe_XP)
VirtualBoxPortable_5.1.38_x32-x64_(Last_Vista)
VirtualBoxPortable_5.2.8_x32-x64_(w7+)
VirtualBoxPortable_6.0.0_x32-x64_(w7+)
VirtualBoxPortable_6.0.8_x32-64_(w7+)
VirtualBoxPortable_6.0.24_x32-64_(Last_w7)
VirtualBoxPortable_6.1.26_x64_(w8+)
VirtualBoxPortable_6.1.44_x64_(Last_w8)
VirtualBoxPortable_7.0.2_x64_(w8.1+)
VirtualBoxPortable_7.0.26_x64_(Last_w8.1)
VirtualBoxPortable_7.1.12_x64_(w10+)
* As these are moderately large folders with a lot of files and my FTP server is bandwidth limited, don't expect
downloads to be blazing fast.
FTP Tip Of The Day:
You don't need a dedicated FTP Client program to browse FTP servers in Windows or MAC.
You can use Windows Explorer (aka file manager) or MAC Finder.
Just enter the FTP address in the address bar and press enter.
Another tip is that you can use this website address to access my FTP server in Windows Explorer by just
typing: ftp://multiboot-windows.dscloud.me/usbshare1/FTP_HOME/ and pressing enter.
Easy peasy. Read only, no uploads.
Links to various websites with portable versions of Virtualbox:
Missed including these originally, so here they are.
Portable Appz:
https://portableappz.blogspot.com/2017/03/virtualbox-5116-113841-x86-amd64.html
My go-to for many years for portable versions. Current Virtualbox version is 7.1.6 (April 2025).
If the page link becomes outdated, go to the Home page and search for "Virtualbox" for the most current link.
Vbox.me:
https://www.vbox.me/
This site has been around for a while and certainly gets the job done. Reasonable documentation.
Hard to tell exactly what the current version of Virtualbox being used is though.
PocketVbox:
https://pocketvbox.app/
Formerly GreenVbox. Current Virtualbox version appears to be 7.0.24 (April 2025).
The documentation about the GUI is pretty sparse.
FCPortables:
Also has a portable version of Virtualbox. Current version is 7.0.4 (April 2025).
The site seems to portable-ise numerous apps, which may or may not be sketchy.
Use Google to get a link.
KaranPC:
Another site that has a portable version of Virtualbox. Current version is 7.1.2 (April 2025).
The site also seems to portable-ise numerous apps, ala FCP, which also may or may not be sketchy.
Use Google to get a link.
LiLi: (now abandoned)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/portable-virtualbox-for-lili/
Portable version of Virtualbox specifically for LinuxLive (LiLi).
Last Virtualbox version 5.0.16.1 from 2016.
LiLi website c2013
https://www.linuxliveusb.com/en/other-versions
And lastly:
Here's the Oracle direct download link for versions 4 to 7 of VirtualBox:
http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/
Oldversion.com has VirtualBox versions 1.4.0 to 4.2.18 for download here:
http://www.oldversion.com/windows/virtualbox/
Kind regards,
Shotter_nail
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